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Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner

729-733 West Prospect Ave, Raeford, NC 28376
licensed capacity
45
a week, county median
$150
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About Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner

Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner is a licensed child care center in Raeford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
45 children

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Programs

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hoke County has a median price of $150 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Hoke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$150
Home daycare$140

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$96
Home daycare$157

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#47000331
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 20, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

  3. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

  5. May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 8, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner

Is Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 24 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 638-7770 to confirm.

How much does Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 638-7770 to ask.

What is Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner's phone number?

(910) 638-7770.

Where is Cynthia's Creative Kids Corner?

729-733 West Prospect Ave, Raeford, NC 28376. The nearest other daycare we list is Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).